Wayne Gretzky’s seemingly untouchable record of 1,963 assists remains the top mark following the Great One’s retirement in 1999.

Jagr is currently seventh all-time in both NHL goals (697) and points (1,732). He’s also 22nd all-time in games played (1,444).

Prior to signing with the Devils this past off-season, the long-time Pittsburgh Penguins winger said the 2013-14 season would likely be his last.

FERENCE OUT INJURED

Edmonton Oilers captain Andrew Ference missed Sunday night’s game against the Nashville Predators because of a head injury.

The 34-year-old suffered the injury in the first period of the Oilers' 4-3 loss to Phoenix on Friday night.

“He took a shot in the head and they're evaluating him," Oilers coach Dallas Eakins said Sunday of his defenceman.

“He's going to be greatly missed. Listen, he’s our captain and competes extremely hard every night. He's been playing against the other teams' top lines a lot. That is a big hole to fill and the whole group will have to try to pick up his minutes and what he does for our team.”

Ference had not missed a game this season, averaging over 21 minutes per night.

BRIEFLY

Detroit Red Wings captain Henrik Zetterberg missed Sunday’s game against the visiting Florida Panthers with an upper-body injury. The 33-year-old is day-to-day, according to the Detroit News ... Vancouver Canucks centre Henrik Sedin missed his third straight game on Sunday against the visiting Phoenix Coyotes with a rib injury.